Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof impregnant

From: Bill Chitty <chitty_at_swissinfo.org>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:48:00 -0500
Alex, I bought some clear "Shoe Goo" from the local sporting goods store. 
It's similar to "Seam Grip" which I think is polyurethane, not silicone.  I 
spread it on the inside of my (formerly goretex) spray skirt using an old 
credit card.  It worked fine, was low cost and doesn't smell bad after it 
dries.  The down side to this is too much folding / flexing makes it leak.

 Another approach would be to make a waterproof bag to insert inside your 
deck bag.  This could be sealed with "Shoe Goo" or instead use waterproof, 
heat-sealable nylon.  The advantage here is this inner bag can be discarded 
and replaced after a season or two if it starts to leak.

>I want to make a so-so waterproof deck-bag out of old day-pack. Is there
> anything in liquid or spray that works, and not too exotic

Cheers,

Bill 
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